Friday, September 10, 2010

Avast It Already

Remember how this blog was key in reviving the word “Keen!” a couple years ago? I actually heard people using the work “Keen” for about a month after that post. After the post yesterday I’d now like to revive the word “Avast.” So anytime you want someone to stop, pause or hold on tell them “Avast!”

I know you’ll feel like a total douche the first time you do it but you’ll see; it will catch on. Someone will probably even (eventually) remake the Sam and Dave song to Avast, I’ Coming …

If you are on the phone, avast someone rather than putting them on hold. Tell people you are going to avast at the store on the way home. There are so many opportunities to use the word avast every day. You’ll see, it becomes easier and easier.

I don't think you can use it like that. Well, you could, be it wouldn't be right. Avast is a command, not just some common verb. It would be like replacing all of the STOP signs with "Cease And Desist".